Getting to see this elusive cat is a once in a lifetime experience in itself. The trying conditions under which you pictured this would remain etched in your memory forever.

I have always been of the opinion that making such pictures under real tough conditions is worth a lot more than making a photo of this prime species from the comfort of a Prada or a Land Rover, with a 1 DX and a 1000 mm - with a huge team to support you in different aspects of light reading, choice of gear, GPS tracks of the animal etc.

Way to go and thanks for sharing

Rajan